Super Eagles must grab playoffs chance to qualify for 2026 World Cup – Ikpeba

Former international, Victor Ikpeba says it is important for the Super Eagles to grab the chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the playoffs.

Eric Chelle’s side failed to secure automatic qualification to the mundial despite a convincing 4-0 home victory over Benin Republic last week.

The three-time African champions, however, did enough to earn a place in the playoffs having finished second in Group C behind the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

They will square up with the Panthers of Gabon in an all West African affair in the semi-final of the playoffs in Morocco next month.

The winner will face either Cameroon or Democratic Republic of Congo in the final.

Ikpeba reckoned it is important for the Super Eagles to qualify for the World Cup

“We can qualify for the World Cup, it is another chance for them to play at the World Cup,” Ikpeba said on Monday Night Football on Supersport TV.

“They have a second lifeline, they have to grab it.”